Christmas Wardrobe....

With Christmas getting scarily close it’s time get our outfits sorted for all those Christmas parties, family do’s and works drinks, here’s a bit of help for all budgets...

Christmas parties are the obvious excuse to put on the most glitzy outfit and highest heels you own. With all the sequins around at the moment you will be spoilt for choice but run the risk of wearing the same as everyone else! So go glam instead of glitz for maximum impact and rough it up a bit with studs as embellishment.

Be inspired by the controversial creations by David Koma worn by both Cheryl Cole on the X Factor and Beyonce (above) at the MTV Europe awards last week. If you’re after the real deal get to Browns Fashion fast- this lot will sell out (http://tinyurl.com/yg2ps66) If you’ve missed the boat and the collections sold out or your budget just won’t stretch that far then check out this embellished piece from the Christopher Kane collection at Topshop (below right) http://tinyurl.com/yfn7e9f or this absolute bargain (below left) from Crafted at Republic (http://tinyurl.com/ylbo6nu). Legs should be nude as should heels which should be platform and high, Christian Louboutin do some really luxurious pairs. If you’re not brave enough for nude then try these black studded heels by Steve Madden from ASOS (below centre)(http://tiny.cc/2MEgE).

For the family do, be it Christmas dinner or boxing day lunch, get rid of the knitted patterned jumper and slip into something more stylish. Take into account central heating, boxing day walks, games and eating alot and factor into your outfit. This pretty number (below) has a short hemline, velvet and a Mum/Nan pleasing floral pattern- all key trends this season. Available at Miss Guided it is a bargain. (http://tiny.cc/BEw9o). If floral isn’t your thing this cosy knitted dress from Pretaportabello.com is a a little piece of understated fashion (http://tiny.cc/lQ1ky ). Accessorise with a statement cuff like this one from Bunny Hug (http://tiny.cc/l2tk8), team with woolly tights for practicality and warmth’s sake- Tights Please has the best selection anywhere! (http://tiny.cc/Hyflo). Layer up with a cashmere like this Cashmere boyfriend style cardi from Tesco!! Absolute bargain...! http://tiny.cc/12l2q. Finish the look with biker boots- River Island have a huge selection (http://tiny.cc/3LilA).

The most fashion forward look of your festive period has to be what you wear to the works party. Statement leggings are still big for Spring/summer 2010 so invest now! The ultimate are these on trend animal print pair from Sass & Bide (below) available at http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/46522. For those on a budget BooHoo have some very similar pairs... (http://tiny.cc/rNyEP) but with that much pattern on your bottom half don’t forget to keep it simple on the top in a black long line vest like this one below from New Look (http://tiny.cc/HOJSR) and a blazer (ASOS have a great range- http://tiny.cc/vEPJO) . Finish the look with a statement necklace- I love this one from Lunacy Boutique (http://tiny.cc/K6alH) and heels.

What will you be wearing this Christmas? Tweet me at www.twitter.com/4couture.
P.S Our Christmas party pics to follow in December!

Hana x

What to do when sequins just don't hit the spot...

By January I’m sure we will all have had enough of sequins and all that glitters, luckily for those in favour of more understated glamour, Spring 2010 has lots to offer. Those in the know suggest that as we are predicted to be out of recession fashion will step up the luxury. It’s not all new news either with statement leggings still a must have especially when incorporating next seasons big peekaboo trend (seen at Bora Aksu-below, House of Holland, Balenciaga, -below, Gareth Pugh...). Be inspired by the glam rockers of the 80’s!

Fashion becomes more feminine with soft pastels and all white (seen at Pringle-below) while the fierce shoulders of now have been toned down and replaced by a softer puff sleeve (Seen at Robert Carrey-Williams, Mullberry).

Lingerie as outerwear has already begun to creep in and is set to be bigger next season (seen at Betty Jackson and Chanel-below). I can’t be the only one wondering how to interpret this trend and time will only tell what the high street will do with it.

As an antidote to all that femininity and in anticipation of 2012’s Olympics deluxe sportswear was seen at Twenty8Twelve and Topshop Unique with American Retro the dominating theme.

Let me know what you think about 2010 and what you will be wearing... www.twitter.com/4couture

Hana x